Illinois Vision Certification Practice Test

Myopia is commonly known as which of the following?

1. Double Vision

2. Color Blindness

3. Near-Sightedness

4. Farsightedness

The correct answer is: Near-Sightedness

Myopia is commonly known as near-sightedness. This condition occurs when the eyeball is too long or the cornea has too much curvature, preventing light rays from focusing directly on the retina. As a result, distant objects appear blurry while nearby objects can be seen clearly. Understanding myopia is essential for recognizing how it affects vision and the types of corrective lenses or treatments that may be needed to address the condition. The terminology used to describe myopia emphasizes its specific nature of providing clarity for close objects and blurriness for those at a distance, distinguishing it from other visual impairments such as color blindness, double vision, or farsightedness.